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Origin and history

The Escalopier Hotel is a private hotel built in 1612 for Pierre de Sainctot, treasurer of France in Paris. Located in the 25th Place des Vosges, it was acquired in 1641 by Pierre Gobelin du Quesnoy, State Councillor, who tried to set fire to it in spite of his love. Rented in Les Maillé-Brézé, it was sold in 1692 to Ignace de Goujon, Marquis de Thuisy, before being bought in 1694 by Gaspard de L'Escalopier, a small-neve of Gobelin, via a lineage withdrawal.

The family kept the hotel until 1865, with notable figures such as César Charles (1671-1753), intendant and councillor of the state, or Gaspard César Charles (1706-1792), intendant of Montauban and Tours. Armand Jean François Charles (1742-1814), an adviser to Parliament, lived there without emigrating during the Revolution. His son, Charles (1812-1861), an archaeologist, lived there until the sale to the Ravaut family in 1865.

Ranked a historic monument in 1956 for its facades, roofs and wrought iron stairs, the hotel underwent modifications in 2000 when Lady Jane obtained permission to demolish its outbuildings. His address evolved with the history of the Place des Vosges: from 8 Place Royale before the Revolution to 25 Place des Vosges after 1805, in the 3rd arrondissement.

The hotel covers six arcades on the north side of the square, between the Bassompierre hotel and the Queen's pavilion. Its history reflects the architectural and social changes of Paris, from the great officers of the Ancien Régime to the urban transformations of the 19th century.

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